Some favorite shots from 2007 (thus far)

My Thoughts on the New Fall TV Season...

are that it BITES. I haven't found any of the new shows that really hold my interest. Granted I missed most of the premiere episodes due to being out of town but even trying to watch now is almost an exercise in futility.

Pushing Daisies on ABC looked interesting but I just cannot get into. Reaper on WB looked interesting...fifteen to twenty minutes was about all I could handle. Cave Men on ABC just looked STUPID and after about five minutes last night (because there wasn't much of a choice in my opinion) I was convinced it is STUPID. I've never been into Grey's Anatomy and missed the premiere of the spin off...nothing on NBC has even piqued my interest (nope, not even The Office) and about the only thing on CBS is 'How I Met Your Mother' and 'Two and a Half Men'--thanks to the boss I'm watching that one and think it's hysterical. Charlie Sheen is a riot.

I'm not into reality shows so Survivor, Bachelor, Dancing with the Stars, etc does nothing for me. Honestly the only thing that I make it a point to watch is 'Ugly Betty' and I got hooked on that last year by accident.

Guess I might finally get around to reading the stack of books I've been collecting!

Two Weeks Ago Today...

...I was in Branson....seeing 'The Boys'....and loving every minute of it--even when Duane stepped on my foot! And at that time I didn't have a care in the world...nothing existed outside that moment and that theatre and they were singing for me.

One lyric always sticks in my head...from 'Ozark Mountain Jubilee'....'I hear a rooster crowing, it's a frosty morning, I can almost see the sign....rolling so fast I can't stop, I'm just a stone's throw from Little Rock, heading for that Missouri line...'

I often think of driving the Ozarks, windows down, wind blowing without a care...and in those times I can actually 'see' myself on those roads, see the signs of the strip....and I am wishing I were there. This latest trip I had been in Branson a total of about an hour and the thought that kept running through my head was that I feel happiest when I am driving those hills....and it's true. It's amazing to me I could/would feel that way.

I remember all the times mom would suggest going to Branson and I'd shoot it down. And then for some reason in May 2002 it sounded like a wonderful idea--better than just going to San Antonio (afterall that can be done in a weekend). And we went....and had a BLAST...and I wanted to keep going back---and I have. Maybe it's because after all this time I understand why mom liked it up there so much and now I think how she'd be saddened by so much of the development/progress. And even with the progress, the simple can still be found. And the feeling of freedom just driving the hills. I wish I were back there now....

Wish I were there....

This is the main fountain at Branson Landing during the light show. The fountains and fire are choreographed to music and is awesome at night...I can almost hear Van Morrison singing "It's a marvelous night for moon dance...." One thing for certain, these things put out a LOT of heat but the view is spectacular.

What a life...

Looking for costumes...

Beside my desk...

...sitting at the office this afternoon (had to go in to test software--don't get me started) I looked around at all the crap on the wall beside my desk and this little gem jumped out at me. It's among some of my favorite pictures that help transport me to another place and time when work gets to be too much. So thanks for the smiles Timmy!

Tuesday is Boss' Day...

...and while shopping for cards this one made me laugh.....in case you can't read it: Young Winthrop trains for his future in mangement by surrounding himself with asses.